Jiu Jitsu: The Essential Guide to Mastering the Art

The martial arts are among today's most exciting exercise regimes and are fast becoming the most popular way to get and keep fit. New Holland's Martial Arts series, aimed at both men and women, uses specially commissioned full-colour sequence photography and expert text to introduce the newcomer to the techniques. Jujitsu is a comprehensive book on what is considered the most complete self-defence system ever developed. Its chapters focus on the technical elements of the martial art from strikes, kicks, defences and footwork to joint locks and holds, throws, ground grappling, as well as defences against weapons. The techniques of Brazilian Jujitsu are also elaborated on. In addition, the fascinating history of these sports is covered and a small section is dedicated to Judo. Jujitsu is an invaluable and inspiring book for any beginner.

Author Hans-Erik Petermann has been a martial arts practitioner for 34 years. He is an instructor in Combat Jujitsu, an instructor of Internal Kung fu and holds a black belt in Karate. His training and teaching approach has been influenced by the five years he worked in the field of security. His work has been published in martial arts magazines on three continents and he has presented seminars in Israel, Germany, England, South Africa and Thailand. Consultant Alan Tattersall holds the highest award in Martial Arts bestowed by the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai Kyoto (The All Japan Budo society). Having attained Kyoshi (Master Instructor) in 1996, in 2000 he was awarded the title Hanshi - Master of the Way (in his case Jujitsu). Hanshi Tattersall founded the United Kingdom Jujitsu Association International, based in Rochdale, Lancs.